Destiny Dawn Marie

In previous parts of this series we have downloaded, unpacked, uploaded the WordPress files to our server or hosting account and set up our databases and database user permissions.

Now we are ready to install the software to make our WordPress work.

1. Enter your domain name in your address bar

2. Choose create wp-config

3. Review required

4. Enter database information

5. Click “Install”

6. Create a Title for blog and enter email address

7. Copy password

8. Log in

9. Go to profile and change password

Your WordPress Site is now set up!

With your domain name and hosting ready we can hit the next step. Pre-Installation. This step lays the groundwork for our blog to operate.

Are you ready?

Here we go.

1. Head over to http://www.WordPress.org and download the WordPress package.

2. Unpack (unzip) the package into a folder.

3. Download and install your FTP program of choice.

4. Set up your FTP program to your hosting account.

5. Upload/FTP the contents of the WordPress folder to your hosting folder.

You are now ready to install the software.

Note:

I use FIREFTP, which integrates with FIREFOX browser.

Your FTP program may look different. Your hosting folders may look different.